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Slow Flight Common Errors

Slow Flight Common Errors

Common ways slow flight can go wrong and how to fix them. Slow Flight trains pilots to recognize and handle situations in which the airplane is flying at or near its minimum controllable airspeed with the wing flying at high angles of attack (AOA). It is a vital step...
Ground Reference Maneuvers Common Errors

Ground Reference Maneuvers Common Errors

Seven ways Private Pilot Ground Reference Maneuvers can go awry and what to do about them. Ground reference maneuvers teach pilots to control their aircraft’s path along the ground in various wind conditions. Traffic patterns, approaches, takeoffs, and landings all...
Aircraft Taxiing Tips

Aircraft Taxiing Tips

Advice for those new to driving 100+ horsepower tricycles. If you’re new to flying airplanes, taxiing is a skill that can be hard to master. Steering with your feet, having more than one brake, and no gas pedal makes for a strange arrangement. Here’s a quick list of...